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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

FULL LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR 26TH OLD SETTLER’S MUSIC FESTIVAL

HEADLINERS INCLUDE MICHAEL FRANTI, DEL McCOURY BAND, SON VOLT

Nearly 30 Acts to Perform on Four Stages at Four-Day Event

AUSTIN, Texas — With newcomers such as roots-reggae star Michael Franti, soul singer James Hunter, old-time players the Carolina Chocolate Drops, heartlanders Son Volt, sweet-voiced Martin Sexton and country-folkie Justin Townes Earle, the 26th annual Old Settler’s Music Festival promises to be one of the most exciting ever.

Taking place April 18-21 at the Salt Lick Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch, south of Austin, the full lineup also includes returning favorites such as Leftover Salmon, Fred Eaglesmith and Bob Schneider. Single-day wristbands, 3- and 4-day packages, and the all-inclusive Platinum Pass are available at oldsettlersmusicfest.org, frontgatetickets.com or 888.512.SHOW.

This year’s roster also features Terri Hendrix, The Gourds, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Della Mae, Peter Rowan’s Twang an’ Groove and many others; nearly 30 acts will perform on four stages. Many artists, including Schneider, also participate in popular songwriting and performance workshops. Festival attractions include unique crafts, children’s activities, craft beer and food selections and, for the first time, private-label wines, produced for the festival by nearby Duchman Family Winery.

“It’s exciting to have such an eclectic array of artists on our stages this year,” says festival director Jean Spivey. “From the legendary bluegrass of Del McCoury to the uplifting, funky beats of Michael Franti, one thing all of our artists have in common is that they are really, really good. Our 26th year promises fabulous musical experiences as well as the Texas-friendly, easygoing atmosphere that defines Old Settler’s.”

Here is the festival lineup for 2013. Show and workshop times will be announced soon.
Thursday, April 18
Fred Eaglesmith
Della Mae
Wood & Wire
The Giving Tree Band
Lone Star Swing